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Shaven recoil spring

Posted: March 3rd, 2012, 8:32 pm
by dalek
Is it ok if I get lazy and do not shave the ends of a replacement wolffe springs?

Re: Shaven recoil spring

Posted: March 3rd, 2012, 9:48 pm
by woodsoup
Sure, BUT, if you get the gun back together it might be a real pain to take apart again. Flatten the ends, it's easier in the long run.

Re: Shaven recoil spring

Posted: March 3rd, 2012, 10:26 pm
by Curly1
Mine isn't shaved and I can get mine back on no problem but then I do have a bowl of Wheaties every day :)

Re: Shaven recoil spring

Posted: March 3rd, 2012, 10:39 pm
by dalek
As Curly1 said, taking the slider out and/or putting it back in with the 22lb spring is not that bad. I am more concerned about marking/damaging the mating surfaces as now the spring will not be touching them uniformly.

Re: Shaven recoil spring

Posted: March 3rd, 2012, 11:51 pm
by Curly1
I will have to take a look at other similar set ups, Makarov, Smc918 and PPK to see if they have flattened springs.

Re: Shaven recoil spring

Posted: March 3rd, 2012, 11:53 pm
by juniustaylor
I didn't have to flatten the ends on mine. However, I did it just for the sake of doing it. ;)